Centre Manager - Healthcare Diagnostics

About the role

Elite Talent Placements is recruiting a Centre Manager to oversee the daily operations of a healthcare diagnostics facility in Benin City, Edo State. The role covers laboratory, imaging, patient service and administrative operations, reporting to the Group General Manager. It combines operations management, staff supervision, financial control, quality assurance, regulatory compliance and business development, working with the marketing team to grow patient volumes and revenue.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily laboratory, imaging, reception, sample collection and results delivery, monitoring patient flow, appointments and turnaround times
• Lead scientists, laboratory technicians, radiology personnel and support staff, manage schedules, appraisals, training and professional licences
• Grow patient referrals and service volumes, develop relationships with corporate clients and HMOs, review service pricing and monitor revenue against budget
• Maintain quality management systems, equipment calibration and quality control records, and ensure results are reviewed before release
• Manage centre revenue, costs and cash controls, track outstanding payments from HMOs and corporate clients and stay within approved spending limits
• Monitor patient satisfaction, handle complaints and protect patient information in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act
• Keep facility, equipment and staff licences valid, comply with healthcare regulators (MLSCN, RRBN, NNRA) and prepare for inspections and audits
• Manage reagents and consumables, coordinate preventive maintenance and service contracts, and support internal audit and GRC reviews

Required profile

• B.Sc. or HND in Medical Laboratory Science, Health Services Management, Public Health or a related discipline
• 5 to 7 years of experience in diagnostics or healthcare operations, including at least 3 years in management
• Relevant professional registration in good standing
• Knowledge of laboratory and imaging operations and of healthcare quality management systems and Nigerian healthcare regulations
• Excellent communication with clinicians, HMOs and corporate clients; integrity, discretion and professionalism
• An MBA or MPH is an added advantage

The advertised salary is N300,000 to N400,000 per month, net, depending on qualifications and experience. Applications are made by sending an updated CV to the recruiter's email with "Centre Manager" as the subject, with a deadline of 16 November 2026.